Williams was riding in a stretch limo with friends, including
teammate Javon Walker, after attending a nightclub party. An altercation in
the nightclub apparently led to gunfire into the limo, which struck and
killed Williams. Police were hesitant to link the altercation with the
shooting.

"All of us are devastated by this tragedy," Broncos owner Pat Bowlen
said in a statement. "To lose a young player, and more important, a
great young man such as Darrent Williams, is incomprehensible. To lose him
in such a senseless manner as this is beyond words. My deepest
feelings, all my thoughts and prayers, go out to Darrent's mother and family.
The entire Broncos' organization shares my grief. Darrent was a
wonderful young man, and his passing is a great loss for his family, the
Broncos and the city."

Broncos players remembered Williams on Monday as a fun-loving,
popular teammate who played the game hard and enjoyed it. Broncos coach Mike
Shanahan offered his condolences in a statement released by the team.

"Losing a fine young man such as Darrent Williams leaves me
speechless with sadness," Shanahan said. "We all know that Darrent was an
excellent player, but as a person, he was a first class young man who
brightened every room with his smile, attitude and personality. I cannot
express how heartsick I feel at this loss. All of our players and coaches
are completely shocked by this terrible tragedy."

NOTES, QUOTES

--WR Javon Walker was with cornerback Darrent Williams when Williams
was shot and killed Monday morning. Walker came to the team facilities
but did not speak with reporters.

--Teammates were shocked when they heard the news of Williams' death
Monday morning. Running back Tatum Bell was also Williams' teammate in
college at Oklahoma State, and he couldn't believe it.